Eric Prokesh

Eric Prokesh is an award-winning interior designer who calls Fort Worth his home.

This Weekend’s Fairmount Home Tour Features Fabulous Gardens and Porches With a Dash of History

By Eric Prokesh / June 18, 2021 /

I’m certain each of us has their own personal list of COVID deprivations. Mine include waiting in a line in the heat at Trader Joe’s, the closing of concert halls and operas, and my empty dining room. Then there is social distancing. The phrase has a vexing, Orwellian ring that really masks (pun intended) a…

Mad For Monochrome? Get Clarity With Contrast in This Black-And-White Beauty

By Eric Prokesh / June 11, 2021 /

This was one of those fraughtful weeks that sent me poring through hundreds of listings in pursuit of something noteworthy. Each time my interest was peaked by an eye catching exterior, I experienced that sinking feeling on entering. I suppose it’s the decorator in me but I just could’t get past the sad soft furnishes…

Picture Perfect Penthouse in Montgomery Plaza is a Lesson in Lacquer

By Eric Prokesh / May 28, 2021 /

It’s a rather rare event when a stunning penthouse apartment on two levels in Fort Worth’s signature Montgomery Plaza Building comes on the market. In fact, this spectacular unit with nearly 360-degree views has had only had one pair of owners. In 2019, Fort Worth designer, Holly Lydick completed a meticulous and extravagant year-long renovation…

Rejuvenated Fairmount Classic is a French Blue Bungalow You’ll Fall For

By Eric Prokesh / May 21, 2021 /

Rejuvenated and move-in-ready, this Fairmount classic built in 1924 has been renovated from top to bottom. The Fairmount National Historic District has been the focus of such near-fanatical devotion that fixer-uppers are fast becoming thin on the ground and move-in ready is becoming the new norm. Frankly, I was captivated by this bungalow at 1507…

Can a New Build Have Charm? This Handsome Hacienda in Crestwood is a Case Study

By Eric Prokesh / May 14, 2021 /

Question: Can new construction possess charm? Answer: This handsome hacienda in Crestwood, one of our favorite Westside enclaves. Built in 2000 and tucked behind mature oaks and high shrubs, this home enjoys a deep setback from the street. Devoid of excess ornament, the Spanish design is composed of stepped blocks ending in the garage. The…